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Remembering Travis Staats in Arlington National Cemetery

Since 2006, there has been an 86 percent increase in suicide rates among 18-34 year old male veterans.

“Travis didn’t want to lose his job and his means to support his family. He loved his job and wanted to continue in the service. So he didn’t get the help he needed. We should make sure you don’t get penalized for seeking help.” — Deanna Muir, sister

Opinion: Commentary: Ebbin: Bennett-Parker Is Best Choice for Delegate

Democratic primary voters in the 45th House of Delegates District (parts of Alexandria, south Arlington and Mount Vernon) will choose their nominee for Delegate on Tuesday, June 8.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Office of 55+ Programs

Office of 55+ Programs

Paying It Forward

Immigrant's $20K a month awards create opportunities for individuals experiencing economic hardships

A Vietnamese refugee turned philanthropist who works in Reston knows first-hand the fear and challenges of poverty.

Opinion: Commentary: Principle Above Partisanship

Virginia lost two of its finest citizens last week: former United States Senator John Warner who died at age 94 and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates Dick Hobson who died at 89 years old.

Opinion: Independent Progressive: Reston Association--All Virtual?

Now that the country is emerging from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, most organizations seem to be returning to an actual, more normal way of operating.

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Falling in Love with ‘The Beautiful Game’

Local teen coaches young players with disabilities.

For more than a year, Aeshan Kapil, 16, of Herndon volunteered as a TOPSoccer coach for the Great Falls Reston Soccer Club, U.S. Youth Soccer.

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Rolling to Remember Convoys Out of Herndon

Iconic town tavern holds Memorial Day event

On May 30, Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in Historic Herndon held its annual Memorial Day Weekend event.

Vienna Police Highlights May 21, 2021 – May 28, 2021

Vienna Police Highlights May 21, 2021 – May 28, 2021

Detectives Determine Make, Model, Year from Recent Hit and Run Fatal Crash in Great Falls

Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate the fatal crash that occurred on the morning of May 16 near the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Redberry Court in Great Falls.

Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash in Great Falls

A man died Saturday night, May 29, following a crash that occurred at 10:53 p.m. near the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Old Dominion Drive.

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Two Men Arrested After Husband and Wife Fatally Shot in Springfield

Workplace in Lorton played a role.

Shooting in Springfield

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Roy Rogers in Belle View is Officially Reopened

After the fire in 2019, a new, brighter space welcomes the old gang.

Belle View Roy Rogers

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The Good American is Also a Neighbor

Great Falls resident featured in new book

The Good American: The Epic Life of Bob Gersony, a new book by well-known author Robert Kaplan, reads like a thriller.

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Memorial Day 2021 at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial

Citizens honor U.S. Armed Forces Members who died in battle or as a result of their wounds.

Local citizens gathered at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial at 11 o'clock the morning of Memorial Day 2021.